Scuba Diver Training

DIVE COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Scuba Diving Certification Agencies

NAUI - National Association of Underwater Instructors

PADI - Professional Association of Dive Instructors

SSI - Scuba Schools International

IANTD - International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers

SDI - Scuba Diving International
TDI - Technical Diving International
ERDI - Emergency Response International
PFI - Performance Freediving International

RAID - Rebreather Association of International Divers

BSAC - British Sub-Aqua Club

CMAS - Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques

GUE - Global Underwater Explorers

ACUC - American Canadian Underwater Certifications International

IDEA - International Diving Educators Association

PDIC - Professional Diving Instructors Corporation

Dive Safety

DAN - Divers Alert Network

ScubaDoc Diving Medicine Online

Divemaster's Quick Accident Response Guide (pdf)

International Scuba Standards / Governing Body

WRSTC - The World Recreational Scuba Training Council

Top 5 Scuba Training Destinations

Koh Tao, Thailand
More scuba certifications are issued on this little Thai island than anywhere in the world.

Utila, Honduras
The western hemisphere equivalent to Koh Tao, the Bay Islands, especially Utila, are very popular islands for dive training.

Cozumel, Mexico
Easily accessible from the US and Canada, Cozumel is one of the top dive destinations in the world.

Gili Islands, Indonesia
The three main islands offer three different vibes, and scuba diving is big on all of them.

Florida Keys, USA
With a wide range of dive shops, and countless dive sites, the Florida Keys offers incredible diving.